Týn Yard – Ungelt

In the early 12^th century, this area of town was essentially the entry point for anyone coming into the city to trade with the customs post located here. In fact, all customs duty was paid here up until the 16^th century, meaning that the area is replete with history. It is essentially a walled courtyard with two gates at either end, which has remained the same for many centuries.

The houses near the Ungelt still contain remains of the old Romanesque houses built here at the turn of the 13^th century. Most of these remains are found in the basements, as due to flooding, the height of houses was increased during the next few years, therefore leaving what would have been the ground floor actually underground.